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About the Quahog. Quahogs are hard-shelled clams found in estuaries along the Atlantic Coast, from Canada to Texas. Their name, quahog, is a variation of poquauhock, (po-qua-hock) the Native American name for this clam.
What are other common names for the Atlantic surfclam/ocean quahog fishery? Common names for surfclam may include: Clam, hen clam, bar clam, and sea clam. Ocean quahogs can also be referred to as quahogs, hard clam, mahogany clam, and black clam. Note that ocean quahogs (Artica islandica) are a different species of quahog than those that are found in intertidal zones (Mercenaria mercenaria), often referred to as cherry stones or little necks. What is the temporal extent of the fishery?